Bixby Ruth Tozer Tuw
Bixby Ruth Tozer Tuw is a private foundation based in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. Its 2023 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including churches, libraries, historical organizations, a museum, a university foundation, and a medical college.
Bixby Ruth Tozer Tuw at a glance
In short: Bixby Ruth Tozer Tuw gave $56K across 10 grants in 2023 (avg $6K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $55,619
- Grants made (2023)
- 10
- Average grant
- $5,562
- Median grant
- $4,449
- Total assets
- $2,824,039
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (97% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bixby Ruth Tozer Tuw
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 90 Main St, Wellsboro, PA 16901
Phone: (570) 724-0299
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bixby Ruth Tozer Tuw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Athens United Methodist Church ($11K). Together the top 10 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 3% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bixby Ruth Tozer Tuw gives
- In 2023 it paid out 44% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 10 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Athens United Methodist Church Athens, PA | General Purposes | $11,124 |
| Church of the Redeemer Sayre, PA | General Purposes | $11,124 |
| Bradford County Historical Society Towanda, PA | General Purposes | $8,899 |
| Tioga Point Museum Athens, PA | General Purposes | $8,899 |
| Mansfield University Foundation Inc Mansfield, PA | General Purposes | $4,449 |
| Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA | General Purposes | $4,449 |
| Episcopal Alter Guild Sayre, PA | General Purposes | $1,669 |
| Sayre Public Library Sayre, PA | General Purposes | $1,669 |
| Spalding Memorial Library Athens, PA | General Purposes | $1,669 |
| Waverly Public Library Waverly, NY | General Purposes | $1,668 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,824,039 | $152,370 | $89,475 | $55,619 | 10 | $65,564 | $130,409 | $148,780 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bixby Ruth Tozer Tuw reported a distributable amount of $149K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations including churches, libraries, historical organizations, a museum, a university foundation, and a medical college. Sayre Public Library describes its mission as providing library services to the Sayre, Pennsylvania, area. Spalding Memorial Library’s building association says its goal is to lend books and other information to the general public free of charge.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $55,619. Grant amounts ranged from $1,668 to $11,124, with a median of $4,449. The largest grants included $11,124 each to Athens United Methodist Church and Church of the Redeemer, and $8,899 each to Bradford County Historical Society and Tioga Point Museum. Sayre Public Library and Spalding Memorial Library each received $1,669.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bixby Ruth Tozer Tuw's only listed officer is Citizens & Northern Bank, Trustee on the 2023 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2023 filing
Citizens & Northern Bank
Trustee
New on the 2023 filing
10 hrs/week
$31K (2023)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $31K, to Citizens & Northern Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Bixby Ruth Tozer Tuw
How much does Bixby Ruth Tozer Tuw give each year?
Bixby Ruth Tozer Tuw gave $56K across 10 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Bixby Ruth Tozer Tuw's typical grant size?
Bixby Ruth Tozer Tuw's median grant in 2023 was $4,449, and its average grant was $5,562, across 10 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bixby Ruth Tozer Tuw give grants?
Bixby Ruth Tozer Tuw gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Athens, PA (3 grants) and Sayre, PA (3 grants).
Does Bixby Ruth Tozer Tuw give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bixby Ruth Tozer Tuw's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bixby Ruth Tozer Tuw's largest grantees?
Bixby Ruth Tozer Tuw's largest 2023 grantees include Athens United Methodist Church ($11,124), Church of the Redeemer ($11,124) and Bradford County Historical Society ($8,899), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Bixby Ruth Tozer Tuw?
Bixby Ruth Tozer Tuw reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $66K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $149K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Bixby Ruth Tozer Tuw fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations including churches, libraries, historical organizations, a museum, a university foundation, and a medical college. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bixby Ruth Tozer Tuw?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bixby Ruth Tozer Tuw's EIN?
Bixby Ruth Tozer Tuw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6797297. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023.
Does Bixby Ruth Tozer Tuw accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2023
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